Octave Mirbeau books in order
French writer, art critic and journalist
- Lived
- 1848–1917
- Country
- France
- Books
- 18
Octave Mirbeau published 13 novels, 1 short story collection and 4 plays, beginning with Sébastien Roch (1890).
Updated September 2026
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Sébastien Roch
Octave Mirbeau's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Le Calvaire (1886)
Abbé Jules (1888)
The Torture Garden (1888)
In the Sky (1889)
Sébastien Roch (1890)
The Diary of a Chambermaid (1900)
21 Days of a Neurasthenic (1901)
La Grève Des Électeurs (1902)
La 628-E8 (1907)
Les Mémoires De Mon Ami (1920)
Un Gentilhomme (1920)
La Mort De Balzac (1989)
Lettres De L'Inde (1991)
Short story collections in order
Contes Cruels (1990)
Plays in order
Les Mauvais Bergers (1898)
Business Is Business (1903)
Farces Et Moralités (1904)
Home (1909)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)Film · from The Diary of a Chambermaid
- Diary of a Chambermaid (1964)Film · from The Diary of a Chambermaid
- Diary of a Chambermaid (2015)Film · from The Diary of a Chambermaid
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About Octave Mirbeau
Octave Henri Marie Mirbeau was a French novelist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, journalist and playwright, who achieved celebrity in Europe and great success among the public, whilst still appealing to the literary and artistic avant-garde with highly transgressive novels that explored violence, abuse and psychological detachment. His work has been translated into 30 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Octave Mirbeau FAQ
- How many books has Octave Mirbeau written?
- Octave Mirbeau published 13 novels, 1 short story collection and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Octave Mirbeau's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sébastien Roch.
- What is Octave Mirbeau's last book?
- La 628-E8 (1907).
- What is Octave Mirbeau's most famous book?
- Sébastien Roch (1890) is Octave Mirbeau's most widely read book.
- Which Octave Mirbeau books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Diary of a Chambermaid (film, 1946).
- Can I read Octave Mirbeau's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Octave Mirbeau are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.